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125 Yrs Elec.tram

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Old 17th May 2006, 18:20
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125 Yrs Elec.tram

It was 16 May 1881 when electric trams by Siemens appeared and started service in the streets of Berlin, Germany.
The electrified track was only 1 1/2 mile, located in the Lichterfelde suburb.
I wish electric traction can take over more public transport at all levels.
The combustion engine lobby has had its say for too long.


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Old 18th May 2006, 20:27
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I think the trams in Nottingham are great.

I am fortunate to live west of Nottingham and less than half an hour from the Tram park and ride. Makes visiting Nottingham City Centre much easier and even pleasant!
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Old 19th May 2006, 22:22
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I am fortunate to live west of Nottingham and less than half an hour from the Tram park and ride. Makes visiting Nottingham City Centre much easier and even pleasant!
I was a student in Nottingham back in the mid '70's. The bus journey from Clifton into Nottingham City Centre was horrendous. I wish they'd have had the trams back then. I'd have moved in order to be nearer a tram service.
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Old 20th May 2006, 10:50
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The Nottingham tram goes right through the student area and then to the University. How about that?!
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Old 20th May 2006, 23:56
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That would've been handy. And a lot safer than travelling back to Clifton via the Meadows!
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Old 23rd May 2006, 21:37
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As Curiosity is aroused about Nottingham, it must be properly fed.
For the benefit of other readers, refer to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottingham_Express_Transit
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Old 23rd May 2006, 23:42
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Wow! Market Square! We used to call it Slab Square.

I remember the 'Bell' and Yates's Wine Lodge (just )

I haven't been to Nottingham for years, I'll have to pay a visit one day soon.
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Old 24th May 2006, 21:57
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Thanks for the link Dario. Next time I go to Nottingham I will take some photos and post them.
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